Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
74
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 74 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 23 | 36 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Celtics 104-74. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.